History carved in bronze. πŸ›οΈβœ¨ This incredible monument captures a historic gathering of chiefs and elders in Benin City, seated in council. The detail in their traditional attire and expressions tells a story of a governance system that thrived long before modern times. Our heritage is unmatched! πŸ‘‘πŸ¦…

#Art #BeninCity #EdoHistory #EdoCulture #BronzeCasting #AfricanHeritage #Fediverse

A glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and beautiful art of Benin City. The history is written right on our streets! πŸ‘‘πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬

#Art #EdoCulture #BeninCity #Heritage #AfricanArt #ProudEdo

Look at what happened at Ikpoba River in Benin City. A whole Mercedes Benz SUV inside the river. 🀯 The story going around is that the driver "drew" himself inside. Incredible scenes.

#News #BeninCity #Nigeria #BreakingNews #ImoseDiamond

If you want to see the incredible artistry and history of our ancestors up close, you need to check out this digital archive. πŸŽ¨βš”οΈ

The Horniman Museum holds a stunning collection of historical artifacts from the ancient Benin Kingdom. From the intricate brass castings to the detailed ceremonial regalia, you can explore the preserved history and see firsthand how art, royalty, and traditions were beautifully woven together in Edo history.

Seeing these pieces really makes you appreciate the deep legacy and skill of Benin's royal guilds.

πŸ“– Explore the museum gallery and see the artworks here: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/resource/ancient-benin/

#BeninKingdom #EdoArt #BeninCity #AfricanHistory #Museums #Art #ArtHistory #Culture #Fediverse

Kingdom of Benin - Horniman Museum and Gardens

Explore some of the 500 year old collections from the Kingdom of Benin that are currently displayed at the Horniman.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

#Nigeria #BeninCity 1. Apr 2026

Leben zu teuer: "#Benzin teuer, kein #Strom, keine #Arbeit - Reis kann's nicht in Ordnung bringen!"

Manchmal in #Krisenzeiten: Reis, Γ–l, Grundnahrungsmittel an BedΓΌrftige verteilt. Das reicht nicht, so die Botschaft der Protestierenden, die Verkehr lahmlegten und landesweite Aufmerksamkeit bekamen.

Studierende und junge Leute protestierten. Sie fordern eine #Verbesserung ihrer Lebenssituation & Perspektiven statt #Almosen.

Mit Video:
https://punchng.com/so-this-happened-ep-385-reviews-benin-youths-protest-cost-of-living-reject-palliatives

πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ ICYMI: πŸŒπŸ›οΈ In 1897, British forces looted thousands of artifacts from #BeninCity. Now, the University of #Cambridge is returning legal ownership of 116 objects to #Nigeria.

Dr. Mark Elliott and Professor Nicholas Thomas discuss the #history of these brass heads and ivory carvings, and why repatriation is the right step for the #museum sector.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/returning-benin-bronzes-cambridge-university

#africa #art #culture #england #uk #ethics #sculptures #statues #thebritishmuseum #war #westafrica #tksst #video

πŸŒπŸ›οΈ In 1897, British forces looted thousands of artifacts from #BeninCity. Now, the University of #Cambridge is returning legal ownership of 116 objects to #Nigeria.

Dr. Mark Elliott and Professor Nicholas Thomas discuss the #history of these brass heads and ivory carvings, and why repatriation is the right step for the #museum sector.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/returning-benin-bronzes-cambridge-university?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_content&utm_content=benin-bronzes

#africa #art #culture #england #uk #ethics #sculptures #statues #thebritishmuseum #war #westafrica #tksst #video